> Kalevala is a weird and amazing work. Indeed! It’s a foundation of modern western fantasy. It is not really an easy read, but fascinating nonetheless. > The

> Kalevala is a weird and amazing work. Indeed! It’s a foundation of modern western fantasy. It is not really an easy read, but fascinating nonetheless. > The Kullervo cycle is a particulary harrowing sequence, which inspired Tolkien to write his own version of the story in English. Which in turn was an inspiration for his Túrin saga (Narn i Chîn Húrin). The whole Kalevala had a profound effect on Tolkien, some patterns are also apparent in the Silmarilion.